64th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2018
Which of the following is not true about Bihar's Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan Yojana?
aProposed annual expenditure for the scheme is ₹ 7,221 crore
bEducation, Health and Social Welfare three departments run the scheme
cEvery girl child will receive total ₹ 60000 from her birth to graduation level education
dAt the time of a girl child's birth, her family receives ₹ 2000
eNone of the above/More than one of the above✓ Correct
Explanation
The Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan Yojana, launched in April 2018 by Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, is a major initiative of the Government of Bihar. Its objective is to promote girls’ education and empowerment by providing financial support from birth up to the graduate level. Initially, Ans. (d) The Kosi–Mechi Link Project is an intra-state river-linking project within Bihar. Under this project, the Eastern Kosi Main Canal will be redeveloped and extended up to the Mechi River. This will provide irrigation facilities in about 2,10,516 hectares of additional area during the Kharif season. The main beneficiary districts will be Araria, Purnia, Kishanganj, and Katihar.
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